Galboola and Tonagha roads need attention says Cllr Jim Ryan

REVEALED: Offaly has some of the worst roads in the country

placeholder image — REVEALED: Offaly has some of the worst roads in the country

These roads are extremely bad and continuous patching of them is only a temporary measure and what is needed is a proper resurfacing job.

Thurles independent County councillor Jim Ryan has this week called on Tipperary County Council to carry out a proper resurfacing job on both the Galboola and Tonagha Roads near Thurles.

The move has not gone down well in Thurles though, despite An Post saying that the old building was no longer fit for purpose - the SOS (Save Our Square) group have stated this week that they are very disappointed and saddened that the building in Liberty Square, which has been the post office for many generations is now finished.

Cllr Jim Ryan

“I have raised this issue with the local roads engineer and I also brought it up at our recent District Council meeting and it was confirmed to me that he will be looking at doing something with these roads later in the year if he can be successful in drawing down monies from the Government under its Climate Action fund.

“I stressed how poor these roads are and that if extra funding is available to use it to carry out a proper resurfacing job on them both. He agreed that both roads are in a bad state and I am confident that he realises that it has to become a priority. These roads are extremely bad and continuos patching of them is only a temporary measure and what is needed is a proper resurfacing job,” Cllr Ryan said.

Cllr Ryan was supported in his comments by Fianna Fail Councillor Sean Ryan who also spoke about the condition of the roads.